New Delhi : The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has brought up the subject of women’s and girls’ safety at different bus stops in the city once more, citing “dark spots” as a recurring problem.

The Commission carried out an inspection on Saturday night in response to several complaints, concentrating on the Bakkarwala Crossing Bus Stop and the section of Nangloi-Najafgarh road up to the Baprola School Bus Stop.

When Bakkarwala Crossing Bus Stop was inspected at 10:30 p.m., it was found that there was insufficient lighting at the stop and that the road next to it had broken street lights.

The area was completely dark, and passengers, especially women and girls, were at risk due to the unsanitary conditions and waterlogging in front of the bus shelter.

Women getting off buses at the bus stop shared their concerns, stating that the area had been a dark spot for over a year, causing them to feel extremely unsafe.

The Commission extended its inspection to the Nangloi-Najafgarh road, revealing a complete absence of functioning street lights, exacerbating the safety issues. The situation persisted at Baprola School Bus Stop, with women reporting that the darkness had prevailed for several months.

In the notice issued to Chief Engineer, PWD, the DCW has asked reasons for the above mentioned bus stops and roads being dark, and the date since when have these street lights and bus shelter lights not been functional.

It has further asked details of steps taken to make them functional and since January 1, 2022, details of complaints received regarding dark spots at these bus stops and streets.

“Please give specifics about the responses given to each complaint, as well as the identities of the personnel in charge of maintaining these lights. Please give specifics about the actions taken against them. “Urgent action taken to guarantee that the street lights and bus shelter mentioned above are lit right away,” the DCW inquired in its notice.

The DCW has also requested a detailed action taken report on the matter, as well as the steps taken by the department to ensure the safety of women at bus stops, to be provided to the Commission by December 23 at the latest.

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